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R834 LPD

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 LPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 123,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 May 2013 123,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 109,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 103,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,974 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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R834 LPD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R834 LPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R834 LPD registered?

R834 LPD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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